TJX Cos, Sherwin-Williams, Other Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs Wednesday

While trading on below-average volume, TJX Cos (TJX) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $46.17. It peaked at $46.45. Shares are up 1.3%, trading at a volume of 1.8 million. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing $2.11 (4.8%) from a price of $44.28 on July 31, 2012. The stock is trading 3.3% above its 50-day moving average and 5.4% above its 200-day moving average.

The share price of Sherwin-Williams (SHW) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $143.38. In spite of its performance and peak price of $144.52, the stock was trading on below-average volume. While trading at a volume of 303,022, the stock price has risen 1.4%. The stock has risen $18.65 (14.8%) over the last three months from a price of $125.87 on June 4, 2012. The stock is trading 5.8% above its 50-day moving average and 15.3% above its 200-day moving average.

While trading on below-average volume, 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) rose today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $43.90. It peaked at $44.80. The stock price has gained 2.9% with 728,909 shares moving. The stock is trading 15.4% above its 50-day moving average and 31.6% above its 200-day moving average.

While trading on above-average volume, American Realty Capital (ARCT) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $11.50. On volume of 2.2 million shares, the stock has risen 2%.

The share price of Ann (ANN) increased today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $35.64. In spite of its performance and peak price of $36.04, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price is up 1.4% with a volume of 653,961 shares. The stock is trading 23% above its 50-day moving average and 24.7% above its 200-day moving average.

While trading on below-average volume, United Natural Foods (UNFI) went up today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $56.80. It peaked at $58.13. Shares have risen 2.6%, trading at a volume of 182,673 shares. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $7.87 (15.7%) from a price of $50.22 on June 4, 2012. The stock is trading 6.9% above its 50-day moving average and 13.3% above its 200-day moving average.

The share price of Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $25.25. In spite of its performance and peak price of $25.50, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has risen 1.6% on a volume of 412,164 shares.

While trading on below-average volume, Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) climbed today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $20.42. It peaked at $20.69. The stock is up 1.4% with 502,119 shares changing hands. Share price rose over the last three months, now up $3.17 (18.1%) from $17.48 on June 4, 2012. The stock is trading 5.9% above its 50-day moving average and 12.4% above its 200-day moving average.

The share price of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) improved today, reaching and then surpassing its previous 52-week high of $25.38. In spite of its performance and peak price of $25.39, the stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price has gained 2.2% with 397,302 shares moving. The stock is trading 14.8% above its 50-day moving average and 29.5% above its 200-day moving average.